• Serve as the final authority on Shari'ah matters, issuing fatwas and binding rulings on Islamic finance issues.
• Approve all Islamic products, manuals, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) prepared by the Shari'ah Department.
• Ensure that Policies and Procedures do not contain elements that are not in line with Shari'ah.
• Endorse and validate relevant documentation, ensuring that Islamic finance products comply with Shari'ah principles in all aspects.
• Review and endorse terms and conditions contained in proposal forms, contracts, agreements, or other legal documents used in transactions.
• Provide assistance on Shari'ah matters to related parties, such as legal counsel, auditors, or consultants, to ensure compliance with Shari'ah principles.
• Prepare written Shari'ah opinions for new product approvals, including endorsements and decisions regarding Shari'ah compliance, supported by relevant Islamic Jurisprudence literature and reasoning.
• Oversee  compliance with Shari'ah guidelines across departments to ensure adherence post-approval.
• Verify that profit distributions to depositors and investors comply with Islamic principles and DAB regulations.
• Identify Shari'ah non-compliant practices and recommend corrective measures.
• Support annual financial reporting by disclosing the bank’s Shari'ah compliance status.
• Act as a liaison between Afghan United Bank and DAB Shariah Board regarding Shari'ah-related issues.
• Assess the work carried out by Shari'ah review, research, compliance, and audit functions to ensure compliance with Shari'ah matters in Islamic business operations.
• Attend Shari'ah Board meetings as required and perform any other tasks assigned by Management.